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S1·E1 Episode 1

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
January 9, 2016
Runtime
48 minutes
Directors
Kenichi Takeshita, Hiroaki Akagi
Writer
Jun Kumagai
Score
8.5/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 9, 2016 48 min ★ 8.5/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

"I've got nothing, so I'm going there." Former small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "Shinigami" that the great artist Yurakutei Yakumo performed to him in prison. After his release, he goes right to Yakumo's theater, and pleads to be made his apprentice. He's accepted, but quckly finds himself dealing with many strange twists in the world of rakugo, including a growing bond with Yakumo's ward, Konatsu, and reminders from his own inescapable past.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Episode 1') originally aired on January 9, 2016.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Episode 1')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 48 minutes.

What happens in Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju Season 1 Episode 1?

"I've got nothing, so I'm going there." Former small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "Shinigami" that the great artist Yurakutei Yakumo performed to him in prison. After his release, he goes right to Yakumo's theater, and pleads to be made his apprentice. He's accepted, but quc...

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